Auburn got off to a slow start against a stout Vanderbilt defense but settled in and had one of their best shooting nights of the season.
Jabari Smith and Walker Kessler both set career highs and Auburn beat Vanderbilt 94-80.
With the win, Auburn (24-2, 12-1 SEC) now has a two-game lead in the SEC.
It was all about Smith for Auburn, the freshman scored 31 points on seven made three-points and looked unstoppable. Kessler added 22 points to power Auburn to the win.
At one point in the game, Smith was shaking his head after drilling a long three-point shot.
“I was just shaking my head feeling sorry for them cause there was nothing they could do at the time.” – Jabari Smith to SEC Network
Here are some immediate takeaways from Auburn’s win over Vanderbilt.